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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 6 months later than the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony WX80

 Galaxy NX WX80 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WX80 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX80

 Galaxy NX WX80 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the WX80.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and WX80 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and WX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (495g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony WX80
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (440 per charge)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (495 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (124g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (495 grams)
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX80
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-20 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HD TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,300 $276